Punta Gorda, Florida — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Charlotte County, Florida that reported themselves either as a smoker, as a "heavy" drinker or someone who has recently used illicit drugs. Sources: CDC Community Health Status Indicators Report (drug use) and RWJ County Health Rankings (alcohol and tobacco use).

Percentage of the Population
15%
Alcohol
24%
Tobacco
5%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Florida United States
Alcohol 15.6% -0.6% 14.6% +0.4%
Tobacco 21.7% +2.3% 20.5% +3.5%
Drugs 5.2% -0.2% 5.6% -0.6%

Teen Pregnancy

Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Charlotte County, Florida. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Florida United States
Females 15-19 51.8 -16.8 45.8 -10.8

Physical Inactivity

A person is considered physically inactive if during the past month, other than a regular job, he or she did not participate in any physical activities or exercises such as running, calisthenics, golf, gardening, or walking for exercise. Source: National Diabetes Surveillance System (CDC)

Physically Inactive
Compared to State and National
Florida United States
Physically Inactive 26.0% -6.7% 28.0% -8.7%

Preventive Care

Percentage of relevant populations who avail themselves of age- and sex-appropriate preventive care measures. Source: CDC: The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)

Compared to State and National
Procedure Florida United States
Pap Smear 82.6% -5.9% 82.0% -5.3%
Mammogram 83.3% +2% 80.0% +5.3%
Colonoscopy 50.5% -3.7% 43.1% +3.7%
Pneumonia Vaccine 64.1% -1% 65.5% -2.4%
Flu Vaccine 62.1% -0.3% 69.4% -7.6%